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Meredith Ramsay, stage name Ezinma, taught violin in the Arts and Athletics afterschool for years until she joined Beyonce and other top performers to tour the globe. Now working on a solo album and starting her own foundation to promote children’s love of music, Ezinma has returned to teach an online courses for all interested Arts and Athletics students.
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This first in the series of inventive music appreciation classes, Ezinma will teach a 45 minute lesson called “Violin without a Violin.” Using materials you have around the apartment, your child will create a violin while learning about the parts of the instrument, its rich history, and a number of famous pieces that feature it.
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What you’ll need:
Empty box (mac & chess/cracker jacks)
Ruler or paint stick
Tape and scissors
Wrapping paper or regular paper to wrap the box
Newspaper to stuff box
Rubber bands
Extras: markers, glitter, stickers…anything you want to use to decorate your violin.
If interested, email us at info@artsandathletics.org and we’ll send you the Zoom meeting link.